Best offline games for Android
No signal, no problem. These games work without an internet connection once installed, so they're ideal for flights, commutes and saving data.
We've favored complete games over ones that only run offline in a cut-down mode.
| # | Game | Award | Our score | Play rating | Installs | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Minecraft | Best overall | 4.7/5 | 4.3 ★ | 100M+ | $6.99 · IAP |
| 2 |  Terraria | Best adventure | 4.6/5 | 4.6 ★ | 5M+ | $4.99 |
| 3 |  Monument Valley | Best for a short trip | 4.8/5 | 4.9 ★ | 5M+ | $3.99 · IAP |
| 4 |  Bloons TD 6 | Best strategy | 4.8/5 | 4.8 ★ | 5M+ | $6.99 · IAP |
| 5 |  Geometry Dash | Best challenge | 4.6/5 | 4.8 ★ | 10M+ | $3.99 |
| 6 |  Shadow Fight 2 Special Edition | Best fighting game | 4.5/5 | 4.6 ★ | 1M+ | $4.99 · IAP |
| 7 |  Earn to Die | Best budget pick | 4.4/5 | 4.8 ★ | 1M+ | $1.49 |
| 8 |  Sudoku Ultimate Offline puzzle | Best brain game | 4.4/5 | 4.8 ★ | 100K+ | $3.99 |
Google Play ratings and installs update daily. IAP = in-app purchases.
1. Best overall
Minecraft
Our score 4.7/5 · Google Play 4.3 ★ · 100,000,000+ installs
Survival and creative modes work fully offline, and a single world can last months.
2. Best adventure
Terraria
Our score 4.6/5 · Google Play 4.6 ★ · 5,000,000+ installs
A huge 2D adventure with bosses and crafting, with no ads and no internet needed.
3. Best for a short trip
Monument Valley
Our score 4.8/5 · Google Play 4.9 ★ · 5,000,000+ installs
A beautiful puzzle game you can finish on a single flight.
4. Best strategy
Bloons TD 6
Our score 4.8/5 · Google Play 4.8 ★ · 5,000,000+ installs
Deep tower defense that plays offline, with hundreds of hours of content.
5. Best challenge
Geometry Dash
Our score 4.6/5 · Google Play 4.8 ★ · 10,000,000+ installs
Hard, rhythm-based levels that need nothing but your thumb and some patience.
6. Best fighting game
Shadow Fight 2 Special Edition
Our score 4.5/5 · Google Play 4.6 ★ · 1,000,000+ installs
The paid edition removes ads and the energy limit.
7. Best budget pick
Earn to Die
Our score 4.4/5 · Google Play 4.8 ★ · 1,000,000+ installs
A cheap, complete upgrade-and-drive game.
8. Best brain game
Sudoku Ultimate Offline puzzle
Our score 4.4/5 · Google Play 4.8 ★ · 100,000+ installs
Clean, ad-free sudoku that works anywhere.
How we chose
We picked games that can be played without a connection after installing, then ranked them by depth, value and how well they play on a phone.
